Clerk, Health Information Management

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75 beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we serve our community with a wide range of services.

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky's fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian‑era downtown with architectural charm and locally‑owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long‑term, short‑term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free parking
• And more…

A Health Information Management Clerk assists requesters with access to protected health information. Responds to requests for medical information by performing duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and federal laws.

Reports to:

Director of Health Information Management (HIM)

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Computer skills and knowledge of computer software required
• Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department
• Ability to problem‑solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner
• Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments

• Ensures appropriate Emergency Room charts have EMS reports attached timely.
• Responsible for helping all customers that come to the window in a timely and courteous manner.
• Preps charts for scanning according to the productivity standards.
• Scans medical records according to the daily productivity standards as appropriate.
• Performs quality control checks on previously scanned reports as deemed appropriate.
• Maintains HIPAA standards at all times.
• Receives calls to the department and routes them accordingly.
• Analyzes assigned records time permitting.
• Logs all records in designated log book that have been shredded.
• Reviews all patient requests for Patient Portal access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending (45‑90 degree angles) are required.
• May require stair climbing and lifting objects.
• Reading and writing as appropriate to medical documentation for the review process.
• Speech, hearing, and visual acuity are necessary in order to perform job functions.
• Work involves mental alertness.
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills.

Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.